Tree · Ginkgoaceae family · with preparation per the EMAornamental and medicinal · also in Medicinal herbs
ginkgo
Ginkgo biloba
In short a 10-second read
Ginkgo (tree) grows to 15–25 m tall and 8–12 m wide when mature. It grows best in full sun, in dry to average soil. Hardy to −40 °C.
× spread 8–12 m
Where to plant
Sun, soil, frost.
It grows best in full sun, in dry to average soil. Hardy to −40 °C.
Sun
Elsewhere it will grow less well.
Soil and water
dry to average · watering: moderate
Soil: loamy, sandy, clay
Frost
It copes with a normal winter outdoors.
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Next to a person
Reaches maturity in about 20–50 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
What to do and when.
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Planting
container plant: October–April; bare-root: October–March; root-balled: October–March
Winter protection
not needed
Overwintering
It copes with winter on its own.
It overwinters outdoors without protection, hardy to −40 °C.
- Needs no protection
- Hardy to −40 °C
- Deciduous — bare in winter
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
Does ginkgo tolerate shade?
No, it needs full sun.
How much space does ginkgo need?
At maturity 8–12 m wide and 15–25 m tall; recommended spacing 800 cm.
Does ginkgo survive winter outdoors?
Yes, without protection, hardy to −40 °C.
Where the data comes from
The data is indicative — we are still comparing it with further sources. Last checked 20 October 2026.
Show sources (15)
- GBIF — Ginkgo biloba
- Okrasná školka Peňáz, Bošovice (CZ) — sortiment stromov
- NC State Extension
- Missouri Botanical Garden
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (species/match)
- Wikipedia (EN)
- EMA/HMPC - Ginkgo folium (herbal medicine)
- EMA/HMPC - monografia Ginkgo folium (EMA/HMPC/321097/2012)
- RHS - Ginkgo biloba
- RHS - Trees and shrubs: planting
- Clemson HGIC - Planting Trees Correctly
- RHS - How to grow trees
- Invasive plant lists — this species is not on them: Slovakia, Czechia, Germany
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Preparation and use · ginkgo
How to prepare it.
According to the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
part: leaf
Powdered herb from a pharmacy
A ready-made product. The exact method is in the package leaflet.
For: heavy legs and cold hands and feet with minor circulatory disorders EMA 4.1For whom: From 18 years · adults, elderly EMA 4.2
- What you use
- Powdered herb EMA 2
- How it is used
- By mouth EMA 4.2
- Single dose
- 250–360 mg EMA 4.2
- Daily total
- 750 mg a day EMA 4.2
- How long
- If symptoms last longer than 2 weeks or get worse, see a doctor. EMA 4.2
Powdered herb — heavy legs and cold hands and feet with minor circulatory disorders: 250–360 mg of powdered leaf, daily dose 750 mg. For adults and the elderly (from 18 years). If symptoms last longer than 2 weeks, see a doctor. EMA 2
Dosage
| Form | Single dose | How often | For whom | How long | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powdered herbfrom a pharmacypart: leaf | 250–360 mg EMA 4.2 | 750 mg a day in total EMA 4.2 | From 18 years · adults, elderly | longer than 2 weeks → see a doctor EMA 4.2 | |
| Adults only EMA 4.2 | |||||
How long
If symptoms last longer than 2 weeks or get worse, see a doctor. EMA 4.2
Who should not use it
- Adults only EMA 4.2
- If hypersensitive (allergic) to this plant EMA 4.3
- During pregnancy EMA 4.3
- During breastfeeding (not recommended) EMA 4.6
- Together with efavirenz (not recommended) EMA 4.4
Cautions
- Only after a doctor has excluded serious conditions. EMA 4.1
- With a bleeding tendency or blood-thinning medicines, use only after consulting a doctor. EMA 4.4
- Stop 3–4 days before surgery (bleeding risk). EMA 4.4
- In epilepsy, further seizures cannot be excluded. EMA 4.4
- If symptoms get worse, see a doctor. EMA 4.4